MILWAUKEE 

PUBLIC SCHOOL 

OF 

TRADES for GIRLS 

1911-1912 



MILWAUKEE 
WISCONSIN 



Prospectus 

of the 

MILWAUKEE 

Public School of 
Trades for Girls 

Wells Street, between 18th and 19th Streets 
My Work— My Blessing 

Let me but do my work from day to day, 

In field or forest, at the desk or loom. 

In roaring market-place or tranquil room 

Let me but find it in my heart to say 

When vagrant wishes beckon me astray, 

"This is my work; my blessing, not my doom; 

Of all who live, I am the one by whom 

This work can best be done in the right way." 

Then shall I see it not too great, nor small; 
To suit my spirit and to prove my powers; 
Then shall I cheerful greet the laboring hours. 
And cheerful turn, when the long shadows fall 
At eventide, to play and love and rest 
Because I know for me my work is best. 

— Henry Van Dyke. 



Milwaukee, Wisconsin 

1911-1912 




UUL 13 !9fr 



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Administration 



Board of School Directors 

J. H. PuELiCHER, President, 

Chas. L. Aarons, Duane Mowry, 

G. W. AuGusTYN, Wm. L. Pieplow, 

Mrs. Meta Berger, H. C. Raasch, 

S. A. CoNNELL, E. L. Richardson, 

Mrs. Simon Kander, John Tadych, 

C, L. Kissling, R. C. Teschan, 

A. S. LiNDEMANN, " Mrs. C, B. WHITNALL,(Resigned ) 



Secretary and Business Manager, 

Frank M. Harbach. 

Superintendent of Public Schools, 

Carroll G. Pearse. 

Committee on Trade Schools, 

A. J. LiNDEMANN, Chairman, 
J. C. Crawford, T. J. Neacy, 

G. A. Krogstad, T. L. Smith. 

\ 

Supervisor of Industrial Education, 

Charles F. Perry. 



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Faculty 



Principal -- ....-__ Ora A. Blanchar. 

Dress Making 

CLASS A — Anna Markwiese, Custom Work Department. 

CLASS B — Carrie L. Boice, Elementary Sewing Department. 
Mrs. Mary Scott, Underwear Department. 
Mrs. Minnie Schmidt, Children's Department. 
Belle Reese, Waist and Cotton Dress Department. 
Karen S. Johnson, Dressmaking Department. 

Millinery 

CLASS A — Celestine Schmit, Advanced Millinerj\ 

CLASS B — Laura Tiefenthaler, Preparatory MillinerJ^ 
Emma H. Beverung, Intermediate Millinery. 

Applied Art and Design 
CLASS A— Gertrude M. Copp. 

Household Science 
CLASS A— Alice G. Goold. 

Academic Branches and Physical Training 
CLASS B— Mrs. Lucy S. Blanchard. 
Registrar and Clerk ---------- Florence E. B. Crabb. 



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Contents 

General Information 

PAGE 

Administration 3 

Faculty 4 

Origin 6 

Purpose 6 

Organization and maintenance G 

Location and Building 6 

The Trades offered 7 

System of Instruction 7-9 

Evening Instruction 9 

Admission of Students 9 

Non-Resident Students 10 

Calendar 10 

Tuition and Material Charges 10 

Entrance Examination 10 

Attendance and Rules of Conduct 11 

Visitors 11 

Other Trades 11 

Graduation 11 

Post-Graduate Courses 12 

Dressmaking Trade 

Elementary Sewing Department. 12-15 

Underwear Department 15 

Children's Department 15 

Waist and Cotton Dress Department 15 

Dressmaking Department 16-18 

Custom Work Department 19 

Millinery Trade 

Elementary Department 19-23 

Advanced Department 23-25 

Department of Applied Art and Design . 25-27 

Department of Academic Branches 27-28 

Department of Household Science 28-31 

Department of Physical Training 31-32 

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Origin 

[N July, 1909, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors 
authorized the establishment of a School of Trades for 
Girls. The State Normal School building, vacated during 
the summer of 1909, was chosen as the location for the 
new school. On December 6th of the same year 
students were admitted and instruction begun. 
This pamphlet is issued by the Board of School Directors 
for distribution among the pupils of the city schools and through 
them to their parents, with the hope that all those who should be 
interested may become thoroughly acquainted with the advantages 
offered by this institution. 

Purpose 

The Milwaukee Public School of Trades for Girls is maintained 
for the purpose of preparing all girls who wish to attend, for a life 
of efficiency through the avenue of a chosen trade. 

By close application to work, under competent instructors, a 
girl can, in a good trade school, learn more and in a better way in 
one-half, and frequently less than one-half, the time necessary in a 
commercial shop. 

The school does not claim to turn out experienced workers. Its 
aim is to instruct its students thoroughly, in as short a time as pos- 
sible, in all the fundamental principles and in the practice of the trade 
in question, so that they may upon graduation possess ability and 
confidence, be of immediate and practical value to their employers 
and receive a fair remuneration at once. Speed and efficiency as 
commercial employes should soon follow. 

Organization and Maintenance 

The school is under the immediate supervision of an Advisory 
Committee of the Board of School Directors, as provided in the 
Legislative Act of July 1st, 1907. This committee is called "The 
Committee on Trade Schools." 

This School and the School of Trades for Boys is maintained by 
the assessment of a special tax, not exceeding three-tenths of one 
mill, for the purpose of Industrial Education. 

Location and Building 

The school is located on Wells Street and occupies the southern 
half of the block bounded on its east and west sides by 18th and 19th 
Streets, respectively. The building contains well lighted and ven- 



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tilated shop and class rooms. Street car lines pass the entrance 
to the school and other car lines are within two blocks north and 
three blocks south of the building. Close connection may be made 
by all interurban lines with those which run in close proximity to 
the school. 



The Trades Offered 

/Elementary Sewing Department. 
V Underwear Department. 
Dress /children's Department. 
Making \ Waist and Cotton Dress Department. 
/Dressmaking Department. 
VGustom Work Department. 

Elementary. 



Millinery 



Advanced. 



All pupils in day classes are required to take a prescribed amount 
of accessory work supplemental to their chosen trade, and House- 
hold Science, as described under "System of Instruction." 

System of Instruction 

The length of time required to complete the course in each trade 
depends principally upon the ability of the individual pupil. The 
average pupil entering at fourteen years of age should complete the 
outlined apprenticeship in approximately two years. 

The school year consists of eleven months. Each weekly schedule 
consists of thirty-five hours. The school closes during the month of 
July and for legal holidays. It is the aim of the institution to place 
the student in conditions as nearly as possible like those she will meet 
in actual trade practice. School hours are from 8:30 to 12:00 and 
from 1:00 to 4:30 daily, except Saturday. Evening classes, 7:30 to 
9:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights of each week from 
October 1 to April 30 inclusive. 

The course of instruction in each trade includes the following 
branches : 

1. Shop Practice and Trade Talks. 

2. Drawing and Applied Art. 

3. Trade and Work Shop Mathematics. 

4. English, Business Correspondence. 

5. Household Science. 

6. Physical Training. 

7. Shop Inspection Trips. 



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Approximately two-fifths of the student's time during her course 
is devoted to work supplemental to her chosen trade and vitally essen- 
tial to the skilled worker whom the world needs and the school is 
endeavoring to develop; the remaining three-fifths being spent in 
actual shop practice. 

A special feature of all the class room work consists in adapting 
it as nearly as possible to the special requirements of the various 
trades. 

A good working knowledge of elementary mathematics is highly 
essential to the successful worker and forewoman, and a good course 
in this subject is given. While it is conceded that many other branches 
would prove of value to the student, it has not been deemed advisable 
to introduce them into the actual work of the school, but the students 
are urged to supplement their practical work by as much outside 
reading and study as possible. They are urged to subscribe for some 
good trade journal along the lines of their chosen trade and keep in 
close touch with the latest and best methods of trade practice. It 
is also urged upon them to start a library of their own. The world, 
today, has excellent facilities for self-culture for the ambitious and 
industrious youth. 

Wisconsin offers opportunities for University Extension work. The 
advantages to be obtained by continuation work in the city evening 
schools, of both grammar and high school grade, are carefully im- 
pressed upon the graduate of this school. 

In planning the course of study for this school it is the funda- 
mental desire of the Board to send its graduates out, not only skilled 
workers and earners of wages commensurate with that skill, but to 
equip them so that their training can be utilized in their home life — 
to make them resourceful in meeting the problems which are inevitable 
in the home where the rising generation is compelled for any reason 
to earn its own living or assist by adding its weekly wage to the home 
treasury. It is also impressed upon the student all through her course 
that success and happiness are not measured by money alone but by 
the knowledge and experience of work well done. 

Each student receives personal attention and instruction and no 
student is held back on account of the slowness of other pupils. Care- 
ful attention is paid to the formation of neat habits of work in each 
student, and only the best methods of procedure are taught. No 
problem, either in classroom or shop, that does not have a practical 
application, is given to a pupil. Theory and practice are closely 
related all through each apprenticeship. It is the purpose of the 
school to surround the students by the best environment and atmos- 
phere. Habits of punctuality are encouraged and the value of an 
efficient means of earning a living impressed upon the students. 

It is also the aim of the school to secure instructors who are spe- 
cialists in their line, women who are interested in the work, and who 
can impart their knowledge and experience to apprentices. 



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The class of work given to the students is carefully planned to 
be as nearly as possible of equal educational and practical value. 
Thus the student's interest is aroused and held. A high standard of 
workmanship is demanded from every student and only those attain- 
ing it are permitted to graduate. Students will be permitted to spend 
not more than one-half of their trade time on articles for themselves, 
the remaining half must be spent on stock and order work. 

Students must supply their own drawing instruments and all 
drawing material, also the small tools needed in their respective trade 
such as scissors, tape line, needles and emery in dressmaking; scissors, 
pliers, tape line, needles and emery in millinery. Pupils are requested 
not to purchase any of their equipment until advised by their in- 
structor. 

Monthly reports regarding the progress of students will be sent 
to parents or guardians requesting them. 

The outline of instruction in each trade, in detail, is given on pages 
12 to 32 inclusive. 

Evening Instruction 

The evening classes are planned principally to supplement the 
experience of apprentices and workers who are employed during the 
day at the trade in which they desire advancement under evening in- 
struction. Preference is given to applicants of this class. As many 
others desiring instruction in evening classes will be enrolled as can 
be accommodated and will be admitted according to their date of 
application. 

The same courses are taught in the evening classes as are given in 
the day classes, and students are allowed to elect their own subjects 
as far as it is possible to adapt the instruction program to their needs. 
The same rules and regulations apply to the evening as to the day 
pupils. 

Admission of Students 

In order to cjualify for admission, students must be fourteen 
years of age and be able to read and write in English and perform the 
fundamental operations of arithmetic. Eighth grade graduates are 
admitted without examination and are given preference over appli- 
cants who have not had such preparation. 

Blank forms for the purpose of making application for admission 
may be had by addressing the Principal of the Milwaukee Public 
School of Trades for Girls, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This blank form 
must be filled out in writing by the applicant. 



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Non-Resident Students 

Non-residents who meet the entrance requirements will be ad- 
mitted, providing the total capacity of the school is not taxed by 
resident applicants. 

For students who are non-residents room and board may be 
secured in private homes for between four and five dollars per week. 

Calendar 

The day work of each calendar year is divided into two terms. 
These terms are arranged so as to begin as soon as practicable after 
the close of the two semesters of the public schools. Trade school 
terms begin on the first Monday in February and on the first school 
day in August. Until further notice students may enter during term 
time. Instruction is given in all the departments in the evening classes 
from October 1st to April 30th inclusive. 

Tuition and Material Charges 

DAY CLASSES, PER MONTH tuition material 

Resident pupils under 20 years None $0 . 50 

Resident pupils over 20 years $ 5 . 00 None 

Non-resident pupils 15 . 00 None 

EVENING CLASSES, PER MONTH 

Resident pupils under 20 years None $0.50 

Resident pupils over 20 years $1 . 00 None 

Non-resident pupils 4 . 00 None 

Payment for material or tuition is due on the first school day of 
each month. 

All students admitted are considered to be on one month's proba- 
tion. This is done in order to demonstrate to the student and to the 
instructing staff the aptitude of the pupil for her chosen trade. If it 
is deemed necessary to allow her a longer probationary period this is 
granted, the aim being to find out, as soon as possible, the trade for 
which the applicant is best fitted. 



Entrance Examination 

Applicants are required to appear personally at the ofiice of the 
Principal for interview. Those who have certificates showing com- 
pletion of the graded school work, or work equivalent, may be ad- 
mitted without further examination. All others must pass the exam- 
ination given in reading, writing, spelling, and arithmetic. No pupil 



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will be retained who is not in good physical condition, or who has 
not a natural aptitude for the trade she selects. Students should 
be assured by a competent oculist that their eyesight is in good con- 
dition. 



Attendance and Rules of Conduct 

Sickness is the only excuse accepted for absence. Any student 
who has unexcused absences against her attendance record amounting 
to more than five per cent of the school days or evenings, respectively, 
of the term, is liable to forfeit the privilege of attendance and can be 
readmitted only upon recommendation of the Principal. 

Only such pupils as are willing to abide by the rules and regula- 
tions of the school, or who are competent to do the work prescribed, 
are desired or will be allowed to remain. 



Visitors 

Prospective students and others interested in industrial education 
are permitted to inspect the school during working hours after receiv- 
ing permission to do so from the office. 



Other Trades 

While the above trades have been selected by the Committee on 
Trade Schools, to offer for instruction, it is not intended to confine 
the list to these only. Those desiring instruction in other trades are 
requested to make their application. On receipt of a sufficient 
number of requests to make it evident that the demand warrants the 
expense of equipment, the school will consider the establishment of 
courses in the trades desired. 



Graduation 

The school grants a diploma to each student completing the pre- 
scribed course in a satisfactory manner and passing the final exam- 
ination. 

Any student who completes her apprenticeship, as outlined in 
the regular course, may graduate and receive her diploma as soon as 
she passes all the requirements incidental to that trade in a satisfac- 
tory manner. 

The school does not guarantee positions to its graduates. It 
has, however, many applications for them, and those attaining the 



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best records, in point of application and ability, will be recommended 
for the best positions. It is not the i)olicy of the school to recommend 
apprentices before they have successfully completed their course. 

Post-Graduate Courses 

A post-graduate course may be taken in any trade by a limited 
number of students who have successfully completed the regular course 
and who desire advanced work along special lines in the trade pre- 
viously pursued. 



Outline of Dressmaking Course 

Elementary Sewing 




DRESSMAKING TRADE — ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT 

1. Pincushion: Measuring; basting; overhanding; hack-stitching. 

2. Bag: Hemming; overhanding; basting; running. 

3. Towel: French hem; overhanding. 

4. Belt: Mitering of corners; turning points; basting; machine stitching. 

5. Cooking Apron: Straight kitchen apron with bib. Plain seam; over- 

casting; turning of hem; cutting of bias band; application of tailored 
belt in putting bib and apron skirt together; buttonhole; sewing on 
of button (2-holed); blindstitching; basting. 



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DRESSMAKING TRADE ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT 




DRESSMAKING TRADE UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT 



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DRESSMAKING TRADE CHILDREN S DEPARTMENT 




DRESSMAKING TRADE — CHILDREN S DEPARTMENT 



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Child's Petticoat: Problem in fiat-fell; use of tucker; gathering of 

rufHe; finisliing of plaeliet; common placlvet; inserting ruffle under 

tuck; button-holes; sewing on four-holed buttons; cutting and piecing 

true bias; featherstitching. 
Princess Apron: Joining of bias seams; flat-fell; another application of 

tailored belt; another application of pocket; turning of circular hem; 

blindstitching; cutting and piecing true bias; button-hole; sewing on 

button. 
Baby's Petticoat: French seam; overhanding of lace; stitching of lace; 

sewing on of buttons; button-holes; cutting true bias. 



Underwear Department 

1. The Use of Paper Patterns. 

2. The Making of Two Corset Covers: Peplin; band. 

One for experience in plain construction. 

One for responsibility and speed (plain or fancy). 

3. Two Pairs of Drawers: A new placket; sewing on lace and insertion 

by machine. One for experience in construction. One for responsi- 
bility and speed. 

4. Four Petticoats: The gathering of flounce and stitching to skirt with 

one stitching. One plain tucked. One with bias ruffles. One net 
ruffle with bias bands, made without basting. One fancy white, 
embroidery and lace. 

5. One Night Gown or Night Shirt: Facing; fly; collar; sleeves; etc. 

6. Kimono. 

Children's Department 

1. Child's Rompers: First lesson in putting button-holes in bias bands. 

2. Little Girl's Apron. 

3. Little Girl's Gingham Dress: Plaited skirt; making and placing of 

plait. 

4. Little Girl's Dress: Fulled skirt. 

5. Little Girl's Guimpe. 

6. Little Boy's Suit: Blouse and bloomers. 

7. Child's Lingerie Dress with inserts of lace and tucks. 

8. Child's Cotton Coat with sailor collar trimmed with lace, embroidery or 

braid. 

9. Baby's Fine White Dress with original embroidered design, first lessons 

in eyelet embroidery. 



Waist and Cotton Dress Department 

1. Taking of Measurements. 

2. Elementary Drafting. 

3. Making of Shirtwaists. 

4. Making of Lingerie Waists. 

5. Making of Simple Cotton Dresses. 



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Dressmaking Department 



1. Measurements. 

2. Drafting. 

3. Cutting. 

4. Fitting. 

5. Finishing of Linings: (a) Finishing of seams, (b) Boning, (c) Sewing 

on of hooks and eyes, (d) Making, fitting, and finishing of sleeve 
lining, (e) Fitting, placing, and finishing of collars. 




DRESSMAKING TRADE WAIST AND COTTON DRESS DEPARTMENT 



6. Making of Dresses and Suits. 

7. Alteration of Dresses and Suits. 

8. Developing Costumes and Draping in Tissue Paper. 

9. Making of Dress Trimmings: (a) Embroideries, (b) Ornaments. 

(c) Fancy buttons, etc. 



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DRESSMAKING TRADE WAIST AND COTTON DRESS DEPARTMENT 




DRESSMAKING TRADE DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT 



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DRESSMAKING TRADE DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT 




DRESSMAKING TRADE CUSTOM WORK DEPARTMENT 



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DRESSMAKING TRADE CUSTOM WORK DEPARTMENT 

Custom Work Department 

1. The Gaining of Experience by Three Months' Work on Gowns: 

(a) Silk gowns, (b) Chiffon gowns, (c) Velvet gowns, (d) Fine 
woolens, (e) Lingerie gowns. 

2. Training for Waist Finishers. 

3. Training for Skirt Finishers. 

4. Training for Sleeve Makers. 



Outline of Millinery Course 

Elementary Department 

Practice in hand and machine sewing and the special stitches used in 
millinery. 

1. Pincushion. 

2. Work Bag. 

3. Milliner's Stitches. 

4. Bandeau. 



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MILLINERY TRADE ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT 



9. 
10. 



11. 
12. 
13. 



14. 



Hats. 

Buckles. 

Large Flat Buckram Hat: Pattern of brim: Wiring; binding; facing; 

covering; whipping a cord. Pattern of crown: Wiring; binding; 

covering; folds (piping fold and milliner's fold) ; lining of hat. Fastening 

crown to brim; necktie bow. 
Wire Frame (mushroom shape): Making of frame; covering of frame. 
Straw Sewing of: (a) Brim, (b) Facing, (c) Crown. 
Wire Frame of Toque or Turban according to given measurements: 

Straw, sewing of same; quills in straw sewing; buckle or rosette in 

straw sewing. 
Straw Hat Over Wire Frame: Tucked or shirred facing. 
Chiffon Hat: Wire frame; covering of chiffon (cheese cloth) folds. 
Shirred Hat: Buckram frame (mushroom style); covering of shirred 

cambric, for crown, brim and facing; velvet binding; velvet binding 

with cord piping. 
Shirred Net Hat: Shirring done on wire frame. 



Children's Millinery 

15. Infant's Bonnet: Foundation of silk; covering of lace, insertion and 
straw; lining of bonnet; hemming of ties; trimming of bonnet, (a) baby 
ribbon rosettes, (b) braided ribbon. 

IG. Child's Bonnet: Wire frame; covering of lace, insertion and straw, 
and silk shirrings; line bonnet; ribbon rosettes or flower trimming. 

17. Other Children's Bonnets as style demands. 



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18. Little Girl's Hat: Wire frame (muslirooni style); covering of straw; 

facing of sliirred silk; trimming, (a) drapery of silk in which cords 
are shirred, (I)) tucked and sliirred rosettes. 

19. Several Other Fancy Children's Hats copied from fashion plates or 

models. 

Note — Above lessons in children's millinery may be modified as 
styles or seasons demand, using silks, velvets, felts, etc., instead 
of laces and straws. 



Embroidery Lessons 

Embroidery of such designs as were prepared by students in the art room 
for children's bonnets and lingerie hats. 

20. Children's Bonnets of washable material: Cut according to pattern 

desired; embroidered design; hemming ties; lining the bonnet; trim- 
ming with little rosettes. 

21. Lingerie Hat: Wire frame made as individual desires; cover frame 

with mull; embroider the design on washable material; facing of shirred 
net or lace ruffles; trimmed as desired. 



Trimmings 

22. Rosettes: Shirred cord rosette; shirred rosette of lawn; plaited rosette 

of tarlatan over cambric, velvet center; box plaited rosette and wing 
of cambric; shirred rosette with whipped edge, black velvet center; 
leaf rosette; shirred net leaf with milliner's folds; chiffon, tulle or net 
rosette; different ornaments for children's bonnets copied from models 
and fashion plates. 

23. Ruchings: (a) Side plaited ruching. (b) Box plaited ruching of tarla- 

tan with lace edge. 



Velvet Trimmings 

24. Hemming of Velvet: Plain hem; rolled hem. 

25. Velvet Ear. 

26. Finish End and Velvet Band. 

27. Folds: Piping fold; plain fold; milliner's or French fold. 

28. Rosette of Circular Piece of Velvet. 



Ribbon Lessons 

29. Bows: Tied bow; butterfly bow; Alsatian bow; cockade bow and bows 

of other design. 

30. Ribbon Rosettes: Loop rosette with or without foundation; rosette 

of gathered ribbon; wired rosette of knotted, satin ribbon; rosette of 
clipped ends; rosette of loops and ends. 

31. Knots of Velvets and Silks: (a) Single knot, (b) Double knot. 

32. Plume of Ribbon. 

33. Flowers Made of Ribbon: Daisies; roses; violets. 



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MILLINERY TRADE — ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT 




MILLINERY TRADE — ADVANCED DEPARTMENT 



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34. Wiring of Ribbon Down Center and Along Edges. 

35. Wiring Laces for: Fans; wings; quills. 

36. Ruchings of Lace and Net: (a) Single box plaited, (b) Double box 

plaited. 

37. Joining Ends of Laces. 

38. Sewing Laces Together with fancy stitches. 

39. Various Lace Rosettes with flower or ribbon centers. 

•10, Lace Sewed on Maline for pompons and various lace trimmings. 



Advanced Department 

Old Ladies' Millinery 

1. Making Bonnets: Wire frames; embroidering bands on tulle or chiffon 
for front and crown; ties of ribbon, lace, tulle, or velvet. 

Note — For winter the making of silk, velvet and felt bonnets; also 
embroidering velvet or tulle bands with chenille, fancy silks, etc. 



Mourning Millinery 

2. Widow's Bonnet: Marie Stuart stj'le with plain cords of nun's veiling 

around front. 

3. Draping of Veil. 

4. Face Veils. 

5. Plain Hem and Extension Hem. 

6. Mitering a Corner. 

7. Mourning Toques and Hats of shirred or plaited taffeta silk. 

8. Trimmings of quills, rosettes and bows of mourning material. 

9. Mourning Straw Hats of pyroxyline braid: Trimmed as desired; 

adjusting of veils. 

Renovating Lessons 

10. Renovating and Cleaning of: Crepe; nun's veiling; maline; black 

laces; white laces; ribbons; silks; netting. 

11. Steaming of: Velvet; flowers; foliage; plumes. 

12. Curling Plumes. 

13. Dyeing of: Laces; flowers; feathers. 

14. Furs: Sewing furs; stretching furs. 

15. Cleaning: Felt hats; straw hats; chenille braids; felt braids; straw 

braids. 



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MILLINERY TRADE ADVANCED DEPARTMENT 




MILLINERY TRADE SAMPLES FROM ELEMENTARY AND 

ADVANCED DEPARTMENTS 



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Draping 

16. Dkaping of: Soft crowns; straw crowns. 

17. Draping op Silk and Velvet for toques and large hats. 

18. Sewing and Placing on Different Shapes: Flowers; fancy featliers; 

wings; tips; plumes; imitation aigrettes; ribbon bows and rosettes. 

19. Fur, Flower and Foliage Toques and Hats. 

20. Copying Hats. 

Subjects for Talks and Millinery Notes 





(a) 


Silks. 






(k) Fancy feathers. 




(b) 


Velvets. 






(1) Quills and wings. 




((•) 


Chiffon. 






(m) Straws. 




(d) 


Maline. 






(n) Braids. 




(e) 


Laces. 






(o) Willow. 




(f) 


Ribbons. 






(p) Felts. 




(g) 


Mourning materials. 






(q) Furs. 




(h) 
(i) 


Flowers. 
Foliage. 






(r) Ornaments. 

(s) Blending of colors. 




(j) 


Ostrich feathers. 








(t) 


Materials used in making frames 


such 


as 


buckram, willow esparta, rice 




net, French cape net, wires (sizes and 


names of), etc. 


(») 


Hats to be worn on different occasions 




(v) 


The evolution and history of female 


headgear. 


(w) 


Terms us 


ed in millinery. 









Applied Art and Design 

The aim of the course in Applied Art and Design is to correlate with the 

trades and home decoration: 
Use of The Ruler: Measurements; accuracy; proportion. 

Application: 1. Tucks. 2. Miters. 3. Bands (bias). 
Freehand Drawing: Parallel lines; spacing; development of straight 
lines; development of curved lines. 
Application: 1. Striped patterns. 2. Plaids. 3. Simple borders. 
Study of historic ornament. Discussion of the use of these forms. 
Principles of Design: 
Application : 

1. Braiding. 

2. Embroidery. 

3. Block printing. 

4. Stencilling. 

5. Accessories of millinery: (a) Frame making, (b) Bands, (c) 
Ornaments, (d) Bows, (e) Hats. 

6. Accessories of dressmaking: (a) Tucking: Ruffles; underwear; 
shirtwaists, (b) Underwear embroideries: Hand; machine, (c) 
Shirtwaists: Design of shirtwaist; embroideries, (d) Costume: 
Design of house-dresses; design of afternoon dresses; design of 
evening gowns. 

7. Discussion of hats and gowns a la mode and their relation to 
figures, ensemble of gloves, bags, neckwear, jewelry, etc. 



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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED ART AND DESIGN 




DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED ART AND DESIGN 



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4. Color: Tlieory; nature; Japanese prints; textiles. 

Application: 1. Millinery. 2. Dressmaking. 3. Household decoration. 

5. Household Decoration: Side elevations; rooms in perspective. 

Accessories: Ornaments; picture hanging; sofa cushions; doilies; 
rugs; table decorations. 



Academic Branches 

1, Aim: To improve the general education of the pupil through problems 

relating to her trade and her home life. To make the girl an intelligent 
and eflScient trade worker. 

2. Course of Study: 1. Arithmetic. 2. English. 3. Civics. 4. Industrial 

History. 5. Commercial Geography. 6. Textiles. 

Arithmetic : 

Sewing: Use of tape line, fractions of; cutting of gauges for hems 
and tucks; cutting of material for ruffles with tucks; finding the 
amounts of materials required for garments, economy of different 
widths; making out of bills, receipts, checks, etc.; discounts, economy 
of buying in large and small amounts. 

Millinery: Use of tape line, fractions of; measuring of plaitings; 
quantity of material necessary for hats; making out of bills, receipts, 
checks, etc.; discounts, economy of buying in large and small arflounts. 

English: Aim: To develop oral and written expression. 

Spelling: Technical words and terms used in the trades; business 
terms, meaning and use of words. 

Letters: Business and social forms; of application; ordering goods; 
wording of telegrams and cablegrams, use of code words; prepara- 
tion of money orders. 

Civics: 

Ethical: Duties of citizens as members of society. 

Political: Administration of home city, libraries, museums, parks, 

play grounds, etc.; state government; national government. 
Industrial conditions: Industrial evolution in the United States; local 

industries; factory legislation; working papers; ethics of business; 

cost of living, minimum expenditures for maximum results. 

Industrial History: Economy and industrial aspect of the changes of 
fashions. 

Fabrics: Weaving, etc. 

History of Dress: Dress as a protection; dress as an ornament; devel- 
opment of dress ornamentation. 

History of Head Dress: Dress of the hair; hats as a protection; hats as 
a dress accessory. 

Commercial Geography: 

Raw Materials: Production; transportation; exports and imports. 
Manufactured Products: Location of factory centers; transportation 
and its effect on costs; exports and imports. 



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DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMIC BRANCHES 



Textiles: 

Fillers: Animal; vegetable; geography, growth and process of manu- 
facture of fibers; judging kinds and qualities of materials; learning 
uses, widths, prices, etc. 



Department of Household Science 

Cooking as a Course Supplemental to the Trades. 

Aim: To stimulate an interest in wholesome, economical food; to teach 
the food principles; to teach principles of planning, cooking and serv- 
ing in a practical manner; to raise the standard of living; to give a 
general knowledge of house-keeping; to develop responsibility, punctu- 
ality, cleanliness of person and neatness in work; to make a better 
home maker out of a trade worker. 

Luncheon Period Work Planned to Give: Practical experience in 
following of recipes; compiling and use of cook book; planning of 
menues; buying and cost of materials; preparation of foods in large 
and small amounts. Practice in preparation of bread, cake, cereals, 
cheese, desserts, eggs, entrees, fish, meats, pastry, poultry, preserves, 
salads, sauces, soups and vegetables. 

Serving: Attractive table setting; table decorations for special occa- 
sions; dail}^ serving of luncheons to large and small numbers; practice 
in home and cafeteria serving. 



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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD SCIENCE —BREAD MAKING 



GeneraTj Housework: Practical instruction in: 



(a) Dishwashing. 

(b) Sweeping. 

(c) Scrubbing. 

(d) Dusting. 

(e) Order and cleanliness of china 

and utensil closets. 

(f) Care of refrigerator. 

(g) Care of sinks. 

(h) Cleaning of cloths, dusters 

and towels, 
(i) Laundry work, 
(j) Care of kitchen tables, 
(k) Care and management of coal 

and gas ranges. 
(1) Use of tireless cooker, 
(m) Care of bath room, 
(n) Care of rugs, 
(o) Care of floors, 
(p) Making of beds, 
(q) Airing and ventilation of 



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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD SCIENCE —PREPARING NOON LUNCHEON 




DEPARTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD SCIENCE — LUNCHEON 



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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD SCIENCE TRAINING IN CARE OF HOME 




DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL TRAINING 



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Physical Training 



1. Physical exercises are given to develop the best physical condition of 
each pupil A girl cannot do her best work if her physical condition 
is poor. 

2 Each pupil is examined by a woman physician and an effort made to 
assign such exercises as will aid in correcting any physical defect found 
to exist. The pupils also receive lectures relating to their physical 
welfare and personal hygiene. 

3. Emphasis is laid on the care of: 

(a) The body. 

(b) The necessity of proper food. 

(c) Sleep. 

(d) Exercise. 

(e) Correct positions. 

(f) The need of fresh air. 



Pllotogi';i])hs )jy A. J. Breitwish. 
Half-tones by Mandel Engiavins Co. 
Pfinting- by Wright & Joys Co. 



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